Redveil Explained

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Birth Name:Marcus Morton
Birth Date:20 April 2004
Birth Place:Washington D.C., U.S.
Origin:Prince George's County, Maryland, U.S.
Years Active:2016–present

Marcus Morton (born April 20, 2004), better known by his stage name Redveil (stylized as redveil), is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Prince George's County, Maryland. He produces most of his own instrumentals,[1] occasionally also making beats for other artists.[2] He has self-released three albums, Bittersweet Cry, Niagara, and Learn 2 Swim, as well as one EP, Playing w/ Fire.

Artistry

Influence

Marcus Morton was born on April 20, 2004, in Washington D.C. to a Canadian-Jamaican mother and Kittian father.[3] Growing up, Morton's parents would often play funk and soul music, which was an early influence to his sample choice, and his tone delivery. At age 11, Morton heard "Palace/Curse" by The Internet and Tyler, the Creator, which he credits as the "kickstart" to his musical interest. Shortly after, Redveil began producing his own music with FL Studio. In 2020, Morton described his music as "triumphant, bright and sunny."

While making his 2022 album Learn 2 Swim, Morton drew inspiration from New York drill music, and listened to local DMV area artists Xanman, Yung Manny, and No Savage during the creation.

Production

Redveil has production credits on all of his albums.[4] His 2022 album, Learn 2 Swim, was entirely self produced.

Critical reception and praise from other artists

A writer for online music publication Okayplayer called Morton "the DMV's next great hope" in an interview discussing his 2022 album, Learn 2 Swim.[5] In 2020, another publication wrote: "[Redveil] is 16 rapping like he's in his 20s."[6] Music publication Pitchfork gave Learn 2 Swim a score of 8.0.

His song "Drown" featuring Donte Thomas and D'Mari Harris has been cosigned by Tyler, the Creator.[7] The track also made his year-end list of favorite songs in 2020.[8] Other notable artists who have cosigned Redveil include JID,[9] Deante' Hitchcock,[10] and Denzel Curry, whose 2022 world tour he supported at select dates.[11] Redveil was also a supporting act at 12 shows during Freddie Gibbs' Space Rabbit Tour, where Mike also performed.[12]

Political views

In November 2023, at Tyler, the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw festival, Redveil called for a ceasefire in the Israeli bombardment of Gaza.[13] He spoke about it during his performance while the names of recent victims scrolled on the screen behind him.[14] In February 2024, he was featured on the Arabic news channel Al Jazeera Mubasher, where he spoke about the performance, further expressing his support for a ceasefire.[15]

Discography

Albums

TitleAlbum details
Bittersweet Cry
Niagara
Learn 2 Swim

Singles

TitleYear
"Black Enuff"
2023
"Giftbag"
"2daside"2022
"Better"
"Diving Board"
"PG Baby (Remix)"
"04"2021
"How 2 Find Hope"2020
"Raygun"
"Traffic"
"Soulfood"
"Callback"
"Weekend"
2019
"Luck"
"Bare Naked Hatred"

Features

Title! scope="col"
YearArtist(s)Album
"Austin & Ally"2020Ka$hdami16
"Truth"2021AG Club, Sam TruthFuck Your Expectations Pt. 1
"Enemies on My Side"CaleborateLight Hit My Skin
"Used to Be"J-S.A.N.D.It's Not Always About You
"Activate"Langston Bristol, Marlon Craft
"Skydream"Shane Eagle, Monte BookerGreen
"Pace"Marlon CraftHomecourt Advantage, Vol. 1
"ACAB"2022Supa Bwe, Dino 7K, Chance the RapperNo Thanks
"Kingdom Hearts Key"2023JPEGMafia, Danny BrownScaring the Hoes
"Got 2 Give"Statik SelektahRound Trip

Tours

Headlining

Supporting

References

  1. Web site: Green . Dylan . 2022-04-21 . Redveil: Learn 2 Swim Album Review Pitchfork . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220508083230/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/redveil-learn-2-swim/ . 2022-05-08 . 2022-05-11 . Pitchfork.
  2. Web site: Senay . Connor . 2020-04-30 . An interview with up-and-coming Prince George's County rapper redveil . 2022-05-11 . The Diamondback.
  3. Web site: Teenage Rap Phenom Redveil is Growing up on Record . . 24 January 2023 .
  4. Web site: redveil . 2022-12-07 . Genius . en.
  5. Web site: Svetz . Josh . 2022-05-06 . First Look Friday: redveil is the DMV's Next Great Hope . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220507070252/https://www.okayplayer.com/music/redveil-learn-2-swim-interview.html . 2022-05-07 . 2022-05-11 . Okayplayer.
  6. Web site: 2021-07-03 . Redveil Refuses to Allow His Age to Define Him: Interview . 2022-05-11 . TooGuud.
  7. Web site: Campbell . Mahlik . 2020-10-21 . Tyler, the Creator Co-Signs DMV's redveil, Stirs Hype for Kenny Mason Collab . 2022-05-11 . Daquan.
  8. Web site: 2020-12-11 . Tyler the Creator Loved Donald Glover's '3.15.20' But Not Its Release . 2022-05-11 . UPROXX . en-US.
  9. (J.I.D) . JIDsv . 1371874761790328833 . March 16, 2021 . @redveil das my dawg . en . December 2, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220511145835/https://twitter.com/jidsv/status/1371874761790328833 . May 11, 2022 . live.
  10. Hitchcock . Deante . Deante Hitchcock . DeanteVH . 1516532405737345024 . April 19, 2022 . @redveil @MasongoOgora Congrats in advance bruh . en . December 2, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220511145841/https://twitter.com/deantevh/status/1516532405737345024 . May 11, 2022 . live.
  11. Web site: Denzel Curry - Melt My Eyez See Your Future 2022 Tour . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220408164200/https://denzelcurry.com/ . 2022-04-08 . 2022-05-11 . Denzel Curry Official Website.
  12. Web site: Helfand . Raphael . 2021-12-15 . Freddie Gibbs announces 2022 North American tour . 2022-05-11 . The Fader.
  13. News: Thousands of Musicians Call for Gaza Ceasefire, Including Kid Cudi, Zack de la Rocha, Denzel Curry – "We Cannot Be Silent" . . November 23, 2023.
  14. Web site: 2023-11-14 . Redveil Calls for Cease-Fire, Displays Names of Children Killed in Gaza During Camp Flog Gnaw Set . 2023-12-17 . . en-US.
  15. Web site: مغني الراب الأمريكي "ريدفيل" يكشف عن أسباب دعمه للقضية الفلسطينية . YouTube . 26 February 2024 . Al Jazeera Mubasher . 28 February 2024.